1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Pacer | Titan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
